[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1738]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DEAN SCHOFIELD

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                            HON. TIM JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize the long and distinguished career of Dean 
Schofield, deputy secretary of the Department of Transportation of the 
State of South Dakota. Dean consistently demonstrated utmost dedication 
and professionalism in his 35 years and 8 months of service to South 
Dakota.
  Throughout his years with the South Dakota Department of 
Transportation, Dean served as a mentor and model for all employees 
through his quiet, thoughtful style, strong work ethic and leadership. 
His commitment to family, profession, church and community was 
something that many within the department strived to emulate and his 
ability to balance all of his responsibilities was remarked on by many. 
My office always enjoyed working with Dean and my staff came to rely 
heavily on Dean's extensive knowledge and ability to always provide 
much needed information, even on short notice.
  Dean Schofield's hard work and extensive knowledge about South 
Dakota's transportation systems contributed to the passage of several 
pieces of major Federal legislation, including the Intermodal Surface 
Transportation and Efficiency Act and the National Highway System 
legislation, which are extremely beneficial to the State of South 
Dakota. Additionally, Dean was instrumental in developing the 
Department's Computerized Needs Data Book, the 5-Year Construction 
Program with its project prioritization system based on needs, the 
annual strategic Plan and the legislative program, and he served on 
numerous department, statewide, and special Governor's task forces.
  Through his knowledge, judgment, openness, thoroughness, and 
integrity over the last 35 years, Dean has earned the respect of 
everyone he has dealt with, both within and outside the South Dakota 
Department of Transportation. In recognition of his outstanding 
service, Dean was voted the Department's most considerate and genuinely 
caring employee and is a unique individual who will be sorely missed by 
the Department and by my office. South Dakota will truly benefit from 
the fruits of Dean's labor for many years to come. I am honored to have 
the opportunity to recognize him today.

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